Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived at the nationwide Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends), traditionally held on a bank of the Dnieper River in the agro-town of Alexandria, Shklov District, BelTA has learned.

One of the main themes of this year’s celebration is the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. In addition to Belarusian artisans, the festival features delegations of decorative and applied arts masters from nearly thirty regions of Russia. Representatives from Amur Oblast, Sakhalin Oblast, and Bashkortostan are participating for the first time.

The highlight of the celebration will be a gala concert inspired by beloved and iconic films. The concert will take the form of a musical performance and will conclude with a festive fireworks display and a traditional Kupala bonfire.

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